January 2009
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Romancing the Pinwheel
Sue McMahan
Mon, January 5 10-4 pm
All Levels BSS
$30
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This quilt is a very soft, almost romantic quilt, using the pinwheel block. The quilt is set on point and has a complementary alternate block in the setting. The pinwheel blocks are scrappy colors with soft stripes and plaids used for added interest. Techniques presented in this class include methods for accurate and simple piecing resulting in pinwheels with beautiful, matching centers. You will learn to set the blocks on point, as well as cutting and piecing corner and side-setting triangles.
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Absolutely Beginning Quilting
Lawry Thorn
Pre-Class Fabric Selection –Tues, January 6 9:30-11 am
Classes – Tues, January 13, 20, 27,
February 3, 17, March 3 9:30-12:30
Beginning BSS
$45
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Join us for the Pre-Class – we’ll help you pick out your fabric for class.
Have you wanted to make a quilt but don’t know where to begin? This class is for people with little or no experience. Learn to rotary cut and make basic quilt blocks while making a sampler-style quilt. Lawry will take you start-to-finish through your choice of 6-, 9- or 12-block sampler.
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Hand Appliqué 101
Tonye Phillips
Tues, January 6 12-3 pm
All Levels
$20*
Learn the basics of Tonye’s appliqué process. You will finish one small 8” block that can be the beginning of a grand masterpiece or a very nice potholder.
*Book purchase recommended: Hand Appliquéd Quilts: Whimsical Designs & Simplified Techniques by Tonye Phillips ($24.95 less 15% class discount).
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Dear Jane Quilt Club
Jeanne Sellgren
1st Tuesdays – January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7 & May 5
3-6 pm
$25
Have you heard of “Janiacs”? They are quilters who have become addicted to making the 4” blocks that make up the Dear Jane or Baby Jane quilts (DearJane has more than 225 4” blocks and Baby Jane has less than 225 4” blocks). This quilt is based on an antique one done in 1863 by Jane A. Stickle. Some blocks are pieced and others are appliquéd. As Jeanne says, “Once you start on this journey, you come up with some of your own designs.” In the time you spend together you will work on your own blocks and Jeanne will give demonstrations and help you out when needed. Jeanne also has some blocks that she will introduce to you during the sessions. You will bring your own palette of fabric and Jeanne will help you with color.
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Sticks & Stones
Tonye Phillips
Fri, January 9 10-4 pm
All Levels BSS
$30
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If you haven’t had a chance to take a class from Tonye, don’t miss this one. You will have fun with the Clover ¼” bias tape maker. It’s like magic! Tonye will help get your creative juices going so you can design or recreate your own version of her simple graphic design. Tonye loves to appliqué by hand, but you can also use your machine if that is your thing.
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Quilt Design Exploration
Jean Wells
Sat, January 10; Fri & Sat, February 13 & 14;
Sat, March 14; April 11; May 9 10-2 pm
Intermediate BSS
$45
Do you want to branch out and start designing your own quilts? Jean can help you facilitate this process with exercises on paper and with fabric. You will explore grids, block configuration, cutting without rulers, designing from nature, intuitive color work, and come away with a journal full of ideas and samples for future quilts. |
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Paper Piecing 101
Joyce Boyd
Sun, January 11 11-2:30 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS**
$20* |
Learn the basic concepts of paper piecing without having to do a large project. We will do a sample section from several quilts to experience the many facets of paper piecing. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while learning a new technique.
*Additional $1 lab fee for materials payable at first class.
**Book purchase recommended: Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson ($14.95 less 15% class discount)
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How to Use the 9° Ruler
Cindy Young
Mon, January 12 6-8 pm
All Levels
$10
Cindy will pre-make samples of all the types of
strata (straight, 45°, 60° and undulating) and the
wedges you can cut from them. She will also have a
strata in progress and will demonstrate how to sew
the strata, press (important!), and cut wedges from it.
Students will arrange the wedges on a design wall to
get a feel for the different looks that can be achieved.
There will be a handout with ideas for quilt designs
incorporating 9° fans, and even an idea for a tote bag.
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Absolutely Beginning Quilting
Lawry Thorn
Tues, January 13, 20, 27,
February 3, 17, March 3
9:30-12:30
Beginning BSS
$45
(Pre-Class Fabric Selection
Tues, January 6 9:30-11 am)
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Have you wanted to make a quilt but don’t know where to begin? This class is for people with little or no experience. Learn to rotary cut and make basic quilt blocks while making a sampler-style quilt. Lawry will take you start-to-finish through your choice of 6-, 9- or 12-block sampler.
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Studio Quilting
with Jean Wells
Thursdays, 4-8 pm
September 18, October 16, November 13, December 18, January 15
$5 per session or $20 for all five sessions
Bring a project(s) and a snack to share and enjoy an evening working with either Jean or Lawry, two of our most talented and experienced quilters. Lawry is an expert on basic piecing techniques and quilt design using traditional quilting elements. Jean has taught just about everything but is currently exploring more contemporary quilting techniques. You will be comfortable working with either of these instructors. Class size will be limited to sixteen people so don’t wait to sign up.
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Outside the Lines Quilt Design
Jean Wells & Tonye Phillips
Fri & Sat, January 16-17 9-3 pm
Intermediate BSS
$45
The quilts from Gee’s Bend fascinate Tonye and
Jean. In this workshop they will present some basic
shapes that are used in quilt design and students will play with design concepts, then choose one or more to pursue in the workshop. An example is the “house top” design where you begin with a square and keep adding borders, interrupting them at times with fabrics pieced into the strips. A medallion design is created using this technique. Piecing will be very intuitive as will color choices.
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Graduated Geometrics
Judy Johnson
Sun, January 18 and 11-5 pm
Mon, January 19 9-4 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS
$45
Always challenged to find ways to use fabrics with
gradations in value, Judy created this quilt composed
of simple geometric shapes. On the first day, you will
learn to use the gradations in your background fabric
to achieve a “shadowing” effect and will begin the process
of setting-in the circle elements. On day two, we
will finish the quilt blocks and complete the quilt top.
Many design options will be offered and participants
will be encouraged to create alternative block settings.
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Out of Africa
Janet Storton
Thur & Fri, January 22-23
10-3 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$45
Inspired by her trip to Uganda, Janet designed this
gorgeous quilt. By combining several ethnic fabrics
(like Asian and contemporary) and African hut blocks,
a vibrant quilt emerged. Janet will help you with your
fabric selection, layout, and your own embellishments.
*Some African themed fabric will be provided.
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Studio Quilting
with Lawry Thorn
Thursdays, 4-8 pm
September 25, October 23, November 20, December 11, January 22
$5 per session or $20 for all five sessions
Bring a project(s) and a snack to share and enjoy an evening working with either Jean or Lawry, two of our most talented and experienced quilters. Lawry is an expert on basic piecing techniques and quilt design using traditional quilting elements. Jean has taught just about everything but is currently exploring more contemporary quilting techniques. You will be comfortable working with either of these instructors. Class size will be limited to sixteen people so don’t wait to sign up.
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Persian Poppy Shawl
Catherine Childress
Thur & Fri, January 22 & 23
10-1 pm
Advanced Beginning**
$30*
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Learn how to knit a beautiful shawl from Kaffe Fassett’s Persian Poppy pattern in Kaffe’s Pattern Library
book. You will be carrying two yarns across the pattern and utilizing Kaffe’s approach to integrating color into the pattern that reflects your personality. If you need a refresher course on these techniques, be
sure to sign up for the Carrying Two Yarns Technique Class on September 17 or October 8.
*Book Purchase Required: Kaffe’s Pattern Library by Kaffe
Fassett ($34.95 less 15% class discount).
**Students must be able to knit, purl, follow a chart, and carry two yarns, increase and decrease.
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The Tunic
Valori Wells & Carolyn Spencer
Sat, January 24 9-3 pm
Basic Sewing Skills BSS*
$30
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Get your wardrobe ready for Spring with this
fabulous tunic - choose from two different styles, the Anna Tunic or the Lotus Tunic. The construction
is simple and the finish is fabulous. Modern,
feminine and perfect for every occasion!
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Schlep Bag
Dawn Eby
Sun, January 25
12-4 pm
Basic Sewing Skills BSS
$20
This reversible bag can be made in any size. The best thing is that it can be made out of fat quarters. Check out your stash of fabrics, mix and match and make a summer bag to schlep your “extras” around.
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9-Patch Pizzazz
Sally Brittain
Mon, January 26 & February 2 9:30-12:30 pm
Beginning BSS*
$35
Pick a focus fabric and Sally will help you select
just the right fabrics for your nine patch blocks to
create your own unique quilt. This is the perfect class
for the beginning quilter – it is fun and you will come
away with a gorgeous quilt top!
*Book Purchase Required: 9-Patch Pizzazz by Judy Sisneros ($16.95 less 15% class discount).
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ScrapTherapy -- Cutting Workshop
Kathy Shaker
Mon, October 27 or January 26 1-4 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS
$20*
Are your scraps threatening to take over your house? If you’d like to tame that mountain of precious fabric, this class is for you. Kathy will demo ways to cut and organize your fabric so it will be ready to make into fun quilts and small projects.
*Includes your own ScrapTherapy Organizer
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Using Leftovers
Janice Demers
Thur, January 29 & February 5 5-8 pm
All Levels BSS
$30
Bring those leftovers from past projects – the ones you are “saving to use for something someday.” Choose from a few sample projects or Janice will help you come up with ideas for what to make.
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Kinetic Energy
Kathy Shaker
Sat, January 31 10-4 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$30
Cut loose and explore color values as you strip piece
this dramatic design. Kathy will give you tips for dealing with bias edges during construction of your blocks.
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*Pattern Purchase Required: Kinetic Energy by Fourth & Sixth Designs ($8.50 less 15% class discount).
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